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“don't even dream of” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiū xiǎng

Example

你休想得到那笔钱。nǐ xiū xiǎng dé dào nà bǐ qián

You can forget about getting that money.

Illustration for 休想 (don't even dream of)

How to say “don't even dream of” in Chinese

“Don't even dream of” in Chinese is 休想 (xiū xiǎng).

Draws a hard boundary around an unwanted possibility, rejecting it before it can even become a thought.

Full entry for 休想: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 休想

警察来了，犯人休想逃跑。jǐng chá lái le fàn rén xiū xiǎng táo pǎo

The police have arrived, so the criminal can't even dream of escaping.

Tips for using 休想

  • The speaker sounds as if the matter is already closed, so this wording fits arguments or playful challenges more than polite service talk.

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